I'm thrilled and honored to be featured in the current issue of one of my favorite publications, Where Women Create Business.  I've enjoyed this magazine since the first issue, Winter 2013, was introduced.  It's truly a must-read for women who are searching for inspiration, valuable insight, advise, and take-aways she can apply to her own business. The creator and Editor-in-Chief of Where Women Create Business, Jo Packham, is also...

Emma's Star Dust - Using Small Glass Vials in Your Paperweight Designs

I've wanted to design a paperweight around a glass vial for the longest time.  I've recommended them to customers who have asked for my help with items that needed to be encapsulated before they were displayed in a paperweight.  For some reason, I've never worked with one until now. This particular design is centered around a glass vial filled with crystal glitter.  There's a silver bail attached to the cork that seals the vial. ...

Express Yourself at Work With a Glass, Emoji Paperweight - DIY

Last year I made my first emoji paperweight as a gift for a close friend.  These cute, digital icons are always scattered throughout her texts, so I designed a paperweight that features the one emoji that had become synonymous with her.  (Just in case you're wondering, it didn't resemble a brown, squishy substance.) Most of the emoji merchandise you find in stores ranks high on the tacky scale.  Using our glass paperweight kits...

Create a Pet Memorial Paperweight

Pet memorial keepsakes are becoming more and more popular.  This doesn't surprise me.  They're a lovely way to combine the photo of a beloved pet with a written sentiment.  They also make thoughtful gifts for a friend or family member who has lost a four-legged friend. The artwork for this paperweight was created in Publisher.  You can use a variety of other publishing programs to create a similar layout. When I'm creating...